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Fri Oct 13 03:07:54 BST 2006

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I have to admit im quite disappointed by the reaction to Dr Paul Bailey's query for evidence. Over the 7 years ive been apart of this list, Ive seen over and over many people "challenge" for evidence of a practitioners opinion or assumptions. Not only has this made me a better provider, but has caused me to become involved in research as well as publication. Evidence based medicine/practice is the goal we all strive for.

To see many of those who have traditionally challenged for evidence all of a sudden propagate dogmatic beliefs in response, is disheartening. It suggest that there is clearly a double standard which should not exist. Based on the discussions over the years, the general consensus is that there is nothing that "just makes sense" or is "self evident" in the realm of evidence based medicine. Odd to read those very things said now by those who have scorned others in the past.

Essentially. Prove it or don't do it, as Dr Mattox says.

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